Baby

Cannon’s 1-Year Update

12.09.19

I’m sitting here, in my office, wondering how in the world I can even conjure up all my feelings that I’ve felt this past year.  Tears are welling up my eyes as I’m thinking about it. It doesn’t take much for me to get emotional thinking about Cannon.

It is so mind-blowing to me that my baby boy is already turning one. I can still so vividly remember when we were in the hospital with him––most likely because of the scarring pain I went through (read my birth story here)––and I felt so scared and nervous, but so proud of this precious boy that we created.

It couldn’t be more perfect timing that my bestie, Paige, just sent me a photo of Cannon at one month old as I am writing this blog post. INSTANT TEARS. It’s all so bittersweet because while I miss the newborn age and earlier months so much, I am also just so obsessed with Cannon’s blooming personality as he gets older. Read More

Lifestyle / Recipes

Thanksgiving Tablescape & My “Thankful Eight”

11.18.19

Wow Thanksgiving creeped up on me FAST.

I cannot catch my breath with all of this holiday content (more like CHRISTMAS content) going up like four weeks ago! WTF!? Clearly if I’m going to do this whole blogging thing I need to be planning content like six months+ in advance. Lordy.

While several Friendsgiving’s happened this past week, there is still time to plan a tablescape for next weekend, and better yet, for the actual big Thanksgiving Day! I collaborated with my good friend Sarah of Bug and Brookie blog (ig: @bugandbrookie)—who is a home decor / tablescape / activities & crafts genius—and we created a super fun, unique tablescape for Thanksgiving, charcuterie board and a fall-inspired mimosa! Read More

Beauty / Makeup

Euphoria Inspired Makeup & Costumes

10.25.19

I am ALL about an amazing, captivating, thrilling television show with twists and turns that make my jaw drop. Seriously, I feel like I’m so desensitized to dramatic, heavy things now that I am always wanting and needing MORE in a show.

But holy eff. Euphoria. This one made my jaw drop, tears stream down my face, I laughed, I was in awe. This show not only had the content and storyline, but the music, makeup, costumes and effects were UNREAL. One of the most unique projects I’ve seen in a while. Therefore, I became obsessed. I was dying to watch it every week, but it also was so heavy. And being about teens in today’s modern society, I couldn’t help but think about how I was going to parent around and on these issues.

Before I go any further, here’s a basic, one-sentence synopsis of the HBO show:

Following a group of high school students as they navigate love and friendships in a world of drugs, sex, trauma and social media, the series will be executive produced by Drake, along with manager Future the Prince. Read More